Zhong Yang, a prominent Chinese official once hailed for her good looks and dubbed the “beautiful governor,” has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined one million yuan (approximately ₹1.18 crore). The 52-year-old former governor and deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Qiannan prefecture, Guizhou province, faced charges of…
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, a seasoned fighter pilot with over 5,000 hours of flying experience, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He will take over the role from Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, who retires on September 30, 2024. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of…
Renowned feminist writer Sarojini Sahoo has been selected to receive the prestigious 45th Sarala Puraskar, a significant literary honor awarded annually by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), the charitable wing of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA). Sahoo will be recognized for her outstanding contribution to Odia literature, particularly for her acclaimed…
Sri Lanka holds a pivotal presidential election today, where millions of voters will cast their ballots to elect the next leader tasked with steering the country out of its worst economic crisis in decades. This election marks a critical moment as the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the financial collapse that shook…
A major controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh surrounding the iconic Tirupati laddus, following claims by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) that the ghee used in their preparation contains substandard and non-vegetarian ingredients like “beef tallow” and “lard.” The allegations, supported by a lab report, have sparked a political clash between the TDP and the…
A security alert has been issued across Manipur following intelligence reports of over 900 Kuki militants infiltrating villages in the Imphal Valley from Myanmar. The intelligence suggests that the militants are preparing to launch coordinated attacks around September 28, sparking major concerns for the region’s security. Intelligence Report Sparks Action Kuldeep Singh, security adviser to…
In a significant development, the Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has ordered the Crime Branch to investigate the alleged assault on a serving Army officer and a woman at Bharatpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar. The decision comes after shocking allegations surfaced regarding the mistreatment of the two individuals by police personnel, leading to public outrage…
A complex web of international intrigue has surfaced following the recent pager explosions in Lebanon. These explosions, involving walkie-talkie radios and pagers, have claimed dozens of lives and injured over 3,000 people. As the Lebanese authorities and international security agencies attempt to unravel the mystery, attention has shifted to two unlikely individuals: Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, a…
Unsafe food causes 600 mn illnesses, 420K deaths annually · 70 percent of fatalities from unsafe food occur among children under five · Ghebreyesus stressed that collaboration is essential to ensure safe and accessible food for all At the second Global Food Regulators Summit in Delhi, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underscored the urgent need for strong…
Recent developments along the India-China border have raised concerns over Beijing’s military activities near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). New satellite imagery suggests that China is constructing a massive heliport just 20 kilometers from the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, signaling a potential increase in its military capabilities. This comes despite recent progress in border…
